Creator Economy NYC’s Post

Two years ago, I was sitting in my apartment, staring at yet another Zoom screen, when I had enough. I'm in the greatest city on earth with a (semi-reliable) subway system — why am I stuck behind screens? The creator economy was booming, but something was missing: real human connection. So I took a leap. Found a space at a bar around the corner from me in the Lower East Side, put out the word on Partiful, and hoped a few people would show up. That Wednesday night, 15 of us gathered IRL, sharing stories, challenges, and ideas over drinks. I had no idea I was starting something that would change the landscape of NYC's creator economy (and beyond). Thus, Creator Economy NYC was born. Looking at these photos — from that first casual meetup to our latest event with Shopify drawing 200+ people – I'm humbled by how far we've come. CENYC has grown from an informal bar meetup to a premier hub in the creator economy, hosting flagship events with partners like Teachable, Notion and Shopify. But what moves me most isn't the growth in numbers or the partnerships. It's the countless messages from members who found a collaborator at our events, launched their channel after a conversation at our mixers, or simply found their people in this wild creator economy journey. That's what CENYC was always meant to be. A place where collaboration trumps competition, where every member's win is a community win. Two years in, and we're just getting started. 2025 brings bigger events, deeper partnerships, and a whole new slate of educational resources. Thank you for being part of this story — from those first 15 to everyone who's joined us along the way. Here's to many more years of building, connecting, and thriving together. The greatest city in the world deserves nothing less. Year 3, let's go.